Photography in Berlin

Introduction

Escape with your camera and capture striking shots of the eccentric street life, world-class architecture and fascinating historical sites of Berlin, Europe’s creative nerve centre. And when you’re all photographed out, why not try your hand (or feet) at a spot of ballroom dancing or even a late night game of ping-pong with some locals…

Step into the magnificent glass dome of the Reichstag Building.

Step into the magnificent glass dome of the Reichstag Building.

What Makes This Trip Special?

Our locally based tutor will take you to the best parts of this ever-changing city, so you’ll find yourself fully immersed in Berlin’s lively and distinctive districts. Whether it’s exploring a graffiti-covered abandoned building with your camera or feasting in a 1930s ballroom, you’ll have the chance to get well and truly stuck in to all the eccentric goings on– day and night! It’s all about getting right into the heart of the metropolis.

Explore Berlin’s vibrant art scene.

Explore Berlin’s vibrant art scene.

Why Photograph Here?

Berlin is the place to perfect the art of street photography, with locals as diverse as the streets they walk through. Here, grand old buildings rub shoulders with cold-war architectural relics, making the perfect backdrop against which to photograph the street life of one of the hippest and most creative cities in the world.

In the company of a professional photographer and tutor, you’re sure to capture personal and unique images that you’ll be proud of.

Experience the eerie atmosphere of an abandoned cold-war listening post.

Experience the eerie atmosphere of an abandoned cold-war listening post.

Where you'll stay

Motel One – Alexanderplatz

This stylish hotel is located in one of the most exciting areas of Berlin - Alexanderplatz. Ideally located, it’s a frankfurters throw from the galleries, cafes and bars which line the streets of central Berlin.

Each room is luxuriously decorated in a chic modern style and comes with WIFI, flat screen TV and monsoon shower.

Motel One – Alexanderplatz

This stylish hotel is located in one of the most exciting areas of Berlin - Alexanderplatz. Ideally located, it’s a frankfurters throw from the galleries, cafes and bars which line the streets of central Berlin.

Each room is luxuriously decorated in a chic modern style and comes with WIFI, flat screen TV and monsoon shower.

Motel One – Alexanderplatz

This stylish hotel is located in one of the most exciting areas of Berlin - Alexanderplatz. Ideally located, it’s a frankfurters throw from the galleries, cafes and bars which line the streets of central Berlin.

Each room is luxuriously decorated in a chic modern style and comes with WIFI, flat screen TV and monsoon shower.

Frui adopts a positive teaching approach, meaning our encouraging and supportive tutors focus on what you are doing right, not wrong.

No two tours are the same, and our small group sizes mean that we can tailor tuition to our guests so that whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll always learn new things. Our focus is strongly on the creative side of photography, so as well as introducing you to important camera settings, tutors will encourage you to develop what is individual about your photographic style and approach.

On this trip we’ll start most days with a sit-down lesson lasting around 30 minutes. Your tutor will be on hand throughout the day offering advice and tips when you need them and setting the occasional challenge. There will also be an opportunity for one-to-one tutorials. Often in the evenings we’ll look at the best images from the day- a great way to learn from each other. Some of the things you will learn include:

Guidelines and ideas for composition

All about exposure – ISO, shutter speed and aperture and more advanced exposure techniques

One thing's for sure: on all Frui trips you can expect small groups of no more than ten people, your own en-suite room wherever possible with no single supplement, and a fun, sociable atmosphere. We also always aim to strike the best balance between comfort and off-the-beaten track locations, and divide our trips into three categories so that you can get an idea of how 'adventurous' they'll be.

This is a 'Relaxed' trip, so you'll do nothing more strenuous than stroll around a hilltop village, or lift a glass to your lips. These trips are all about unwinding while you learn, and there'll definitely be chance to chat over a long lunch, read a book, or chill out in the hotel.